Shrek and Fiona

photo courtesy - Manmath Matondkar

Don't cry my dad, for your single tear is as deep as ocean of love,
Don't cry my mom, for your care is as pure as a dove.
Don't cry my brothers, as your company is all I ever require,
Don't cry my sisters, as your memories are all that I can aquire. 
Today I am not going to a new house, as it was destined to be my own home,
I will also receive the same love, from his mom and dad under the soothing dome.
I thank the heaven, its keeper and its lord,
For giving me a family which is like god.
Today i promise nothing will change at all
As to love, care, accompany and cherrish everything, my soulmate will stand tall.
My loved ones, you have not just given a daughter with charisma and corona,
How can i explain you, you gifted shrek his fiona...

                                                                   -'panchi'Panchal Hitesh D.

My Valentine...

illustration by Panchal Hitesh D.

Pull me out from my blues, such powerful are your strings,

From all my gloom my heart bloom, this is the effect your simple smile brings.

The path I walk is neither filled with thorns nor any longer rattles,

Paved are the way with the Petal of rose, abiding with you I can surmount all our life battles. 

You possess the cuteness of a teddy and courage of a bear,

Your qualities of humility, truth and honesty, always enlightens my flair.

I propose you a life full of happiness, joy, surprises and luck,

I promise to forever abide you in your pains, at least with my kisses and hug.

On this lovely day I take the privilege to ask you for a lifetime,

Will you encourage and love me forever, by being my valentine.

- ‘Panchi’ Panchal Hitesh D.